Remove development Remove economic growth Remove enablement Remove financing
article thumbnail

NJEDA Hosts Diversity Finance Advisory Board Meeting, Convening Diverse Group of Entrepreneurs and Investors

American Entrepreneurship

March 5, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) held the first in-person meeting of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) last week, bringing together a diverse group of investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors for presentations and networking sessions.

board 40
article thumbnail

Governor Murphy Announces Proposed Fintech Accelerator in Hoboken

American Entrepreneurship

NJ FAST is the fourth Strategic Innovation Center in the state and will support research and development, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the Fintech and Insuretech Sectors HOBOKEN, N.J. NJ FAST will serve as a central hub for innovative fintech entrepreneurs, which will allow for new, cutting-edge developments to advance.”

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

NJEDA Awards First $2M under Angel Match Program to Support Early-Stage Technology Companies

American Entrepreneurship

April 24, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has closed its first four approvals under the Angel Match Program , awarding a total of $2 million to support early-stage technology companies. This early commitment from the NJEDA catalyzes additional financing in these innovative startups.

support 52
article thumbnail

Why international DFIs are looking to African startups to scale impact investing efforts

TechCrunch

Even as VC funding dries up across the world, development finance institutions (DFIs) are looking to African startups to deploy their dry powder. It seems they’re attracted to tech that enables wider socio-economic development because it offers a scalable and efficient way to make an economic impact.

article thumbnail

NJEDA to Extend Submission Deadline for the New Jersey Green Fund RFEI

American Entrepreneurship

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is extending the deadline of its Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for the planned New Jersey Green Fund (NJGF) indefinitely, until a formal application is launched.

article thumbnail

Top 10 Fintech Startup Investments Powering Southeast Asia in 2023

AsiaTechDaily

We delve into fintech developments with the top 10 investment stories that have empowered startups across Southeast Asia to pave the way for a more inclusive and technologically advanced financial future. Finfra Investment Fueled Indonesian Embedded Finance Expansion Indonesian startup Finfra secured $1 million in new funding in late June.

investing 105
article thumbnail

Credable, a digital banking infra startup that wants to build Unit for emerging markets, gets funding

TechCrunch

Embedded finance solutions in less developed markers are becoming more prominent as platforms look to provide various financial solutions to the unbanked and underserved. They allow businesses such as mobile operators, e-commerce platforms, and logistics companies to embed and enable banking products for their customers.

startup 86